Little Elm vs McKinney: the data, side by side
Little Elm's typical home value is $79,723 lower than McKinney's ($402,876 vs $482,599, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026). On the computed commute grid, McKinney posts the shorter free-flow drive to 6 of the six tracked employment centers. Which trade wins depends on your workplace and budget — the Fit Engine scores it for your exact profile.
Verified facts
| Little Elm | McKinney | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Denton | Collin |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 61,219 | 227,526 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $402,876 | $482,599 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $2,282 | $1,819 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes compared
| Destination | Little Elm | McKinney |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 20 | 19 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 21 | 20 |
| Las Colinas | 41 | 42 |
| DFW Airport | 42 | 45 |
| Downtown Dallas | 45 | 36 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 61 | 65 |
| Richardson CityLine | 38 | 20 |
| Addison | 32 | 31 |
| Medical District | 45 | 41 |
| AllianceTexas | 58 | 72 |
| Cypress Waters | 40 | 41 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
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